QA Engineer II

The Software Quality Engineer is results-driven, team oriented, self-motivated software quality professional who combines solid software testing credentials with emerging automation testing trends in the industry. This role will have the opportunity to bring innovations in software automation testing for delivering world-class cutting-edge products to the 7000 plus Taco Bell restaurants. The Software QA Engineer will report to the QA Manager The Day-to-Day: • Review requirements, technical design documents, create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases • Prepare appropriate test environments and labs • Perform backend validation (API, DB, verify logs), review software bug reports and analyze test results. • Coordinate with development team to resolve issues and product owners to ensure correct functionality has been developed • Design, develop and execute automation scripts. Monitor and troubleshoot failures in automation scripts • Use AI-assisted QA tools to help generate test scenarios, improve automation coverage, analyze defects, and increase testing efficiency across releases • Collaborate with development team to understand the software and infrastructure design, and discuss verification protocols Is this you? • At least 2 years’ experience in information technology or 1 year software quality assurance • Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology or equivalent years of experience • At least 1 year hands on manual testing experience with docker containers, AWS, API, microservices, Mongo DB, Dynamo DB, Datadog • Familiar with automation scripts built on Rest Assured, Selenium, TestNG, Maven, Apium, Jenkins or GitLab • Experience using AI/GenAI-assisted testing tools to generate test cases, optimize automation coverage, accelerate root cause analysis, and improve overall QA efficiency • At least 2 years’ hands on experience with Postman, JIRA, Qmetry, Datadog Work-Hard, Play-Hard: • Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday Note: Remote/hybrid expectations will be discussed during the kickoff meeting with your Talent Advisor & HRBP. • Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons • Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building) • Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash, • Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions • Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering • Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program • 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting • Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive • care • Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name Salary Range $97,300 - $114,500 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits. The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. At Taco Bell, we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self! Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.